Dear Collaborations community,
The Field Operations Community of Practice, in collaboration with Arctic Watch, has designed a standardized template for providing Daily Reports (see PDF attachment) and we are seeking input from the Community.
This project was motivated by the need to broaden the impact and utility of existing daily reports from scientific research vessels by standardizing input categories and reaching a wider audience. Through this initiative, Arctic Watch, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to employ technology, communications and local expertise to enhance safe, secure, and environmentally responsible maritime operations in Alaska’s Arctic waters, will share daily reports with vessel operators enrolled in Arctic Watch and will archive these reports on their website. Ultimately, this template may lead to safer maritime operations and, through additional communication pathways, may inform transportation and subsistence decisions by local and Indigenous communities.
This template is designed to be clear and easy to complete. We welcome your input, so please direct any comments, suggestions, recommendations, or questions to field.operations@iarpccollaborations.org.
On October 9 at 1p ET/9a AK, FOCP and Arctic Watch will host a public meeting to discuss in more detail this collaborative product and the plans for distribution. Please join us then!